Subaru Outback vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for used-car buyers. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), NHTSA (US-sold variants), and DVSA MOT (UK inspections).
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Subaru Outback
2015–2017
Reliability composite
64
/ 100
Average
MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€7,600–€13,600Documented issues
0
⭐ Better composite reliability
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Volkswagen Tiguan
2015–2017
Reliability composite
69
/ 100
Average
ADAC + MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€8,000–€12,900Documented issues
2
• Haldex pump failure (4Motion) — €400
• DSG7 mechatronic / clutch judder — €1,500
Bottom Line
The Volkswagen Tiguan wins on composite reliability across TÜV, ADAC, NHTSA, and DVSA MOT data — typically a sign of lower ownership risk and fewer recurring failure modes at age. The other car isn't necessarily wrong; check its issue list and price-to-condition ratio before deciding.